If convicted, the contractor faces up to 32 years in prison and up to $65,000 in fines, along with financial restitution to the victims.

A roofer and his business have been temporarily banned from performing roofing services in Kansas and ordered to pay $40,000 in penalties after being found in violation of consumer protection laws.

RC Legal Insights Analyst Trent Cotney, of Adams and Reese, breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about collections in the post-pandemic economy.

Avoiding a bad situation is always better than trying to get out of one, so make sure you’re up-to-date on your rights and legal options.